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Overall, I agree with you. But what does this have to do with my question?
(unless you're overreaching and saying that a relationship without a piece of paper is akin to renting, which is insane, and not rooted in fact... like not getting married forces people to make terrible decisions like not cutting their lawns and stuff)
Not married, right?
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Originally Posted by bicoastal10
What I meant is that she'll guilt trip me until I comply.
As you get older and mature you will learn how to set up boundaries and have your parents comply. Give it time.
I dont' believe marriage is pointless. I do believe that is something that I want to do not only because I was raised to believe in marriage, but I do believe that does show that you are committed to one another and now have a bond that not only is more than "just a piece of paper" but also ordained by God.
Now on the other hand, I would be lying if I said people don't get married for image or what they think is love, but since I have never done it (or came close to it) I would like to try and see for myself if I think marriage is worth it or not.
This topic reminds me of a friend of mine who recently got engaged and will be married next year. He was a man who didn't believe in marriage and said as a kid he was made fun of by his peers for having married parents. It was his father who ruined the marriage to his mother. As a matter of fact, he would always tell me that he would rather have a babymama than a wife. People can change their thought process from not valuing marriage or believing that it makes no sense to wanting to have someone to share their life with through taking vows
I dont' believe marriage is pointless. I do believe that is something that I want to do not only because I was raised to believe in marriage, but I do believe that does show that you are committed to one another and now have a bond that not only is more than "just a piece of paper" but also ordained by God.
Now on the other hand, I would be lying if I said people don't get married for image or what they think is love, but since I have never done it (or came close to it) I would like to try and see for myself if I think marriage is worth it or not.
This topic reminds me of a friend of mine who recently got engaged and will be married next year. He was a man who didn't believe in marriage and said as a kid he was made fun of by his peers for having married parents. It was his father who ruined the marriage to his mother. As a matter of fact, he would always tell me that he would rather have a babymama than a wife. People can change their thought process from not valuing marriage or believing that it makes no sense to wanting to have someone to share their life with through taking vows
As we grow and mature our perspectives/opinions/thoughts are supposed to grow too
Remaining open to the good things in life will allow you better opportunities to have them in your life!
Probably my mother, eventually. If it were up to me, I wouldn't do it, but I have a feeling I'll get forced into it like most guys.
I feel SO sorry for the woman you will be forced to marry. Not because I have any ill will to you but because a forced marriage is likely going to end in disaster because the purpose of it is to make somoene else happy.
Or... run your own life! There is NO way anyone forces someone else to marry. You are the one who signs the marriage certificate. Nobody signs it for you.
I feel SO sorry for the woman you will be forced to marry. Not because I have any ill will to you but because a forced marriage is likely going to end in disaster because the purpose of it is to make somoene else happy.
Or... run your own life! There is NO way anyone forces someone else to marry. You are the one who signs the marriage certificate. Nobody signs it for you.
And what woman would want to marry someone with that attitude anyways? Yikes.
I'm not a huge fan of marriage, but I don't hate the idea. If I found someone extraordinary who could make me reconsider, I would. It's not so important to me to not get married that I would keep my SO's dream of marriage from happening.
How are you going to quantify someone's personal stake in a relationship if you aren't that person?
If I had a couple hundred thousand in the bank, a six figure salary, and a new girlfriend every week, do you think I'd have problems finding a place? You're still talking about real estate... nothing that's a direct comparison to a relationship or marriage.
No, I am talking about marriage too. You want a new girlfriend every week. You aren't in the frame of mind to build a home with someone. Maybe someday you will get tired of moving and want to unpack the boxes. Maybe not.
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